New Apex Season: Everything We Know About Season 30 (Marked) And Season 31

Apex Legends Season 30, Marked, went live on August 4, 2026 – one of the biggest shake-ups the game has seen in years, with an even bigger ranked overhaul confirmed for Season 31. Fans are eagerly anticipating what new features and updates the Apex Legends new season will bring. We have gathered all the information and leaks regarding the upcoming season, and I am here to share what the GameTree team knows so far. 

1. Season 30 started on August 4, 2026, and runs until November 3, 2026.
2. The current season is called Marked, themed around being the hunter or the hunted.
3. Bloodhound received a complete rework, including a brand-new cloaking Ultimate.
4. World’s Edge got a major update with three new POIs: Climatizer, War Camp, and Tree Settlement.
5. Energy weapons were overhauled, and new Corrupted Attachments introduce risk-reward stat trades.
6. A full ranked overhaul is confirmed for Season 31 (expected November 2026). 

Of course, this is far from all the changes that await us in the new season. Read on to learn more.

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When Does The New Apex Season Start?

The current season – Season 30, Marked – launched on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET / 6 pm GMT, following the usual rule that new seasons start on Tuesdays at 10 am PT. It runs through November 3, 2026, which is when we expect the next Apex season, Season 31, to begin. The first ranked split of the season ends on September 15, so there is still plenty of time to climb – check our full guide to the Apex ranked system if you need a refresher.

Everything We Know About Season 30: Marked

Marked is built around a hunter-versus-hunted theme: be the predator or become prey. Instead of adding a new Legend, Respawn focused on reworking a fan favorite, revamping a classic map, and shaking up the loot game. Here are all the major changes in the new Apex season.

Bloodhound Rework

The headline feature of the season is a complete rework of Bloodhound. Their tracking abilities have been improved across the board, and their Ultimate has been replaced with a new cloaking device that lets them close the distance while staying hidden. The rework instantly pushed Bloodhound back to the top of the meta – you can see where every character now stands in our updated Apex Legends tier list.

World’s Edge Map Update

World’s Edge received a major update with a striking old-god aesthetic and three new points of interest: Climatizer, War Camp, and Tree Settlement. Rotations around the new POIs feel noticeably different, so it is worth learning them in pubs before taking them into ranked.

Energy Weapons Overhaul

Energy weapons have been completely overhauled and now run on a percentage-based charge system instead of traditional ammo counts. It changes how you manage your inventory and makes energy loadouts feel genuinely different from ballistic ones – expect the weapon meta to keep shifting as players figure out the best setups.

Corrupted Attachments

Marked introduces Corrupted Attachments – powerful attachments built on stat trades that buff your weapon in one area while nerfing it in another. They reward players who understand their own playstyle and are willing to gamble on the right trade-off.

Simplified Looting

Looting has been streamlined this season: Support and Assault bins are gone, and wildlife no longer drops loot. With the overall loot pool scarcer, Legends who can generate or fetch items – above all Loba – have become far more valuable.

Legend Balance Changes

No new Legend arrived this season – the newest addition to the roster remains Axle, the Combat Racer from Season 29. Instead, two supporting Legends got meaningful buffs:

• Loba – faster Tactical and a reduced Black Market cooldown, making her a staple of the Season 30 meta.
• Rampart – faster movement with Sheila and quicker Amped Wall deployment.

What’s Next: Season 31 Ranked Overhaul

Respawn has confirmed that a full ranked overhaul is coming in Season 31, expected around November 3, 2026. Exact details are still under wraps, but with the current system on its way out, now is the best time to lock in your Season 30 ranked rewards. If you want to understand how the current system distributes RP – and how Apex matchmaking works under the hood – our guides have you covered. We will update this article as soon as Respawn reveals more about the new Apex season.

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Final Thoughts

So, when is the new season of Apex? Season 30, Marked, is live right now, and Season 31 lands around November 3, 2026, bringing a full ranked overhaul with it. Between the Bloodhound rework, the World’s Edge update, and Corrupted Attachments, there has rarely been a better time to jump back in. Grab your squad, learn the new POIs, and lock in your ranked rewards before the system changes. We will keep this article updated as more Season 31 news drops – see you in the Outlands!